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#522 of 864 schools in NM
Enos Garcia Elementary
Elementary School · TAOS
305 DON FERNANDO, Taos, NM 87571
Enrollment
362
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
362
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Mexico schools
#522 of 864
In Taos
#7 of 8
public schools
In district
#7 of 7
TAOS
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About Enos Garcia Elementary
Enos Garcia Elementary is a public elementary school in Taos, NM, part of TAOS. Enos Garcia Elementary serves approximately 362 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Enos Garcia Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #522 of 864 schools in NM.
Structured state assessment records for Enos Garcia Elementary show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
63% of students at Enos Garcia Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Enos Garcia Elementary — Students at Enos Garcia Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NM EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.7/10.
How Enos Garcia Elementary Compares
See how Enos Garcia Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
305 DON FERNANDO, Taos, NM 87571
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Enos Garcia Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ROOTS & WINGS COMMUNITY (rated 8.9/10, 16.7 miles away, in nearby Questa), which scores notably higher. Another option is TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTS (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, TAOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Taos, see our Taos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 22.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TAOS CYBER MAGNET Taos | 0.1 mi | — |
| TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTS Taos | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| TAOS HIGH Taos | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| TAOS MIDDLE Taos | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL Taos | 2.1 mi | — |
| TAOS ACADEMY Taos | 2.1 mi | 8.8 |
| TAOS MUNICIPAL CHARTER Taos | 2.4 mi | 5.9 |
| TAOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Taos | 2.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Taos Day School Taos | 2.7 mi | 3.6 |
| RANCHOS DE TAOS ELEMENTARY Ranchos De Taos | 3.9 mi | 6.2 |
| ANANSI CHARTER SCHOOL El Prado | 6.6 mi | 7.2 |
| ARROYO DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY Arroyo Seco | 8.1 mi | 6.4 |
| ROOTS & WINGS COMMUNITY Questa | 16.7 mi | 8.9 |
| PENASCO ELEMENTARY Penasco | 17.3 mi | 4.0 |
| PENASCO HIGH Penasco | 17.3 mi | 8.1 |
| PENASCO MIDDLE Penasco | 17.3 mi | 6.3 |
| MORENO VALLEY HIGH Angel Fire | 16.6 mi | 6.8 |
| ALTA VISTA INTERMEDIATE Questa | 21.6 mi | 5.0 |
| ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY Questa | 21.6 mi | 4.2 |
| QUESTA HIGH Questa | 22.1 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 87571 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,833
Median Home Value
$416,800
Median Rent
$1,006/mo
Population
12,544
College Educated
43.8%
Homeownership
70.4%
Avg Commute
20.6 min
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Median Age
53.1
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| APACHE ELEMENTARY Farmington, NM | 5.8 |
| JANET KAHN FINE ARTS ACADEMY Albuquerque, NM | 5.8 |
| LOS LUNAS ELEMENTARY Los Lunas, NM | 5.8 |
| RAMIREZ THOMAS ELEMENTARY Santa Fe, NM | 5.8 |
| WHITTIER ELEMENTARY Albuquerque, NM | 5.8 |
| ALICE KING COMMUNITY SCHOOL Albuquerque, NM | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Enos Garcia Elementary
What grades does Enos Garcia Elementary serve?
Enos Garcia Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Enos Garcia Elementary?
Enos Garcia Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enos Garcia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Enos Garcia Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Enos Garcia Elementary rank in NM?
Enos Garcia Elementary ranks #522 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Enos Garcia Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Enos Garcia Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Enos Garcia Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Enos Garcia Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Enos Garcia Elementary a charter school?
No, Enos Garcia Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Enos Garcia Elementary a Title I school?
No, Enos Garcia Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Enos Garcia Elementary?
100.6% of students at Enos Garcia Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Taos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.3%
- Phone
- (575) 758-5202
Resources & Links
District
TAOS- District Enrollment
- 2,234
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,919
- District Rank
- #7 of 7
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